BSS, part of Travis Perkins plc, are now hiring for an exceptional Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our finance team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business.

This is far more than a traditional financial reporting role. You’ll be a trusted advisor to directors, a key driver of profit improving activity and an essential partner to leadership across a complex multi-site group. If you are a strategic technology minded accountant who loves turning complex data into clear insights, driving budgeting cycles and collaborating across departments to eliminate inefficiencies, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, reporting into the Head of Finance, you will lead all aspects of our forecasting, budgeting, and commercial performance analysis across BSS UK and Ireland.

You will hold a standalone, highly collaborative position designed to support our business units with reporting improvements and margin-boosting insights. In this role, you will act as a key liaison for non-finance teams and regional leadership, ensuring the business has the clear, automated and forward looking data needed to optimise financial decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Reporting & Automation: Owning and generating simple, automated reports designed to be easily understood and distributed across the business.

• Forward-Looking Insight: Controlling business-wide data distribution with a keen eye on future Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities.

• Budget Leadership: Leading the entire budget process to ensure a smooth, simple and effective cycle for all budget owners.

• Variance Analysis: Comparing actual financial results against targets to identify, investigate and explain performance gaps.

• Dashboard Design: Translating complex data into clear, interactive dashboards and KPI reports for executive leadership and the Board.

• Investment Evaluation: Evaluating the financial viability of major capital investments and new strategic business projects.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering across multiple departments to help non-finance teams optimise their commercial and financial decisions.

• Profitability & Cashflow: Analysing profit margins and cost structures to eliminate inefficiencies, boost profitability and project long term cashflow requirements.

• Regional Advisory: Attending regional director meetings to advise directly on financial performance and strategic focus areas.

About You

You’ll be an analytical finance professional who combines strong commercial acumen with advanced data capabilities and excellent cross-functional communication skills.

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience (QBE).

• Proven experience operating within a multi-site branch operations business.

• Strong ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across differing business areas.

We’d Particularly Like to See

• Practical knowledge of Kerridge finance systems.

• A background in dashboard design, data coding or building AI-driven reporting workflows.

Why Join Us?

This is a highly visible commercial role with significant influence across the organisation. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Shape financial strategy and directly influence profit improving business performance.

• Own and revolutionise the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting cycles for BSS.

• Partner directly with senior operational executives, regional teams and board directors.

• Progress your career within BSS and the wider Travis Perkins Group.

BSS, part of Travis Perkins plc, are now hiring for an exceptional Balance Sheet Accountant to join our finance team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial statements.

This is far more than a traditional reporting role. You’ll be a trusted partner across the finance department, a proactive problem solver and a key contributor to driving modern systems and process improvements across a complex multi-company group. If you’re a detail oriented, technically strong accountant who thrives on maintaining robust controls, collaborating with diverse stakeholders and utilising technology to optimise performance, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As Balance Sheet Accountant, reporting into the Finance Manager, you will hold a critical role in ensuring the complete accuracy of BSS financial statements.

You will have reporting responsibilities that span across multiple business entities, including BSS, TF Solutions and BSS Ireland. Working within a dynamic central function, you will act as the absolute go to expert for balance sheet queries, ensuring our month end timelines are seamlessly met while actively collaborating on innovative projects like implementing AI to improve our reconciliation workflows.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Month-End Close: Supporting the month-end close process to ensure accounts for all three businesses are produced accurately and on time.

• Variance Analysis: Analysing balance sheet variances, providing commentary on movements and investigating root causes to resolve reconciliation issues.

• Systems Optimisation: Working with the Kerridge systems team to drive ERP improvements that make account reconciliation smoother and more precise.

• Controls & Governance: Maintaining robust internal controls and ensuring complete, audit-ready documentation for all balance sheet accounts.

• Audit Management: Assisting with year-end audit preparation by providing clean schedules and support to external auditors.

• Process Improvement: Collaborating with the wider finance team and the systems accountant to identify reporting improvements and implement AI within reconciliation processes.

• Stakeholder Reporting: Ensuring timely reporting to key stakeholders, including preparing board packs and attending Regional Director meetings.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Acting as the primary point of contact for balance sheet queries and partnering with the Finance Manager to elevate systems across the group.

About You

You’ll be a proactive, analytical accountant who combines strong technical financial accounting experience with excellent problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.

Essential

• Part-qualified or newly qualified CIMA, ACA, or ACCA accountant.

• Strong background in financial accounting and month-end processes.

• Advanced Excel skills coupled with a high attention to detail.

• Clear understanding of accounting standards, accounting processes, and audit requirements.

• Very strong stakeholder engagement skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

We’d Particularly Like to See

• Experience working in a central role across a multi-company group with differing systems and processes.

• Practical knowledge or experience with Kerridge Finance systems.

Why Join Us?

This is a highly visible role with significant reach across the finance function. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Take complete ownership of balance sheet integrity across three distinct business entities.

• Gain exposure to forward thinking tech initiatives, including automation and AI integration projects.

• Drive meaningful process improvements that directly modernise how we manage financial controls.

• Progress your career within BSS and the wider Travis Perkins Group.

HGV Driver – Class 2 – Coventry South

No evenings or overnights!

Drive Your HGV Career Forward with Travis Perkins – HIAB training provided!

What’s in it for you?

• Sociable hours: No overnight stays or late evenings, giving you an excellent work/life balance.

• Full-time, permanent hours: Employed directly with Travis Perkins.

• Competitive salary: Plus bonus earning potential that YOU control by driving safely and efficiently (total potential bonus £2,700 per year).

• Periodic CPC training: Fully funded and arranged by the branch.

• Staff discounts: Enjoy 20% off at Toolstation and across our Group businesses.

• 22 days holiday + bank holidays: Plus yearly pay reviews to recognize and reward commitment.

• Share schemes: Potential profit from selling shares of the business.

• Company pension: Flexible contribution options.

• Ongoing development: We’re committed to your career progression, with many of our managers and directors having started in similar roles.

What will you be doing?
You’ll be delivering building materials from our branch to local customers, making sure everything’s safe and sound. You’ll load up your vehicle with the HIAB, double-check it’s all properly packed and legal, and then hit the road. As our face on the road, you’ll keep it professional while making around 14 drops a day, then head back to the branch to reload when needed.

Who you are

• Requirements: You’ll need a Class 2 driving license, up-to-date CPC records, and have held a Category B license for 12+ months.

• HIAB experience: Don’t have HIAB experience? No problem! We’ll fund your HIAB training.

• Customer-focused: You’ll be confident building and developing relationships with customers.

• Safety-focused: You’ll prioritize safety in every aspect of your work, completing tasks in a professional manner.

Who we are
We’re the UK’s biggest builders’ merchant! With over 500 branches, we supply everything from timber and bricks to kitchens, tools, and equipment. We’re a friendly, welcoming team offering great career opportunities and the chance to learn new skills. Whether you’re in the office, serving customers, or making deliveries, there’s a place for you to grow. Come see why we’re the go-to for builders—join us today!

How to Apply
Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that truly values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you!

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.

HGV Driver – Class 2 – Tipton

No evenings or overnights!

Drive Your HGV Career Forward with Travis Perkins – HIAB training provided!

What’s in it for you?

• Sociable hours: No overnight stays or late evenings, giving you an excellent work/life balance.

• Full-time, permanent hours: Employed directly with Travis Perkins.

• Competitive salary: Plus bonus earning potential that YOU control by driving safely and efficiently (total potential bonus £2,700 per year).

• Periodic CPC training: Fully funded and arranged by the branch.

• Staff discounts: Enjoy 20% off at Toolstation and across our Group businesses.

• 22 days holiday + bank holidays: Plus yearly pay reviews to recognize and reward commitment.

• Share schemes: Potential profit from selling shares of the business.

• Company pension: Flexible contribution options.

• Ongoing development: We’re committed to your career progression, with many of our managers and directors having started in similar roles.

What will you be doing?
You’ll be delivering building materials from our branch to local customers, making sure everything’s safe and sound. You’ll load up your vehicle with the HIAB, double-check it’s all properly packed and legal, and then hit the road. As our face on the road, you’ll keep it professional while making around 14 drops a day, then head back to the branch to reload when needed.

Who you are

• Requirements: You’ll need a Class 2 driving license, up-to-date CPC records, and have held a Category B license for 12+ months.

• HIAB experience: Don’t have HIAB experience? No problem! We’ll fund your HIAB training.

• Customer-focused: You’ll be confident building and developing relationships with customers.

• Safety-focused: You’ll prioritize safety in every aspect of your work, completing tasks in a professional manner.

Who we are
We’re the UK’s biggest builders’ merchant! With over 500 branches, we supply everything from timber and bricks to kitchens, tools, and equipment. We’re a friendly, welcoming team offering great career opportunities and the chance to learn new skills. Whether you’re in the office, serving customers, or making deliveries, there’s a place for you to grow. Come see why we’re the go-to for builders—join us today!

How to Apply
Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that truly values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you!

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.

Category Manager: Plumbing & Heating – BSS Head Office, Coventry
Hybrid: Several days a week at head office / branches / supplier visits with roughly 2 days working from home. 

We are BSS.
Established over 100 years ago, we operate as a major UK distributor of heating, ventilation, and pipeline equipment with over 50 branches. Our customers range from large national contractors to small, local independents; priding ourselves on high quality products and a great customer experience.
We are proudly part of Travis Perkins plc., the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, providing unrivalled customer service from over 1,400 branches across the UK. 

What’s it like to be a Category Manager?
This is your opportunity to stamp your personality across the Category, supporting the implementation of product category strategies for BSS.  You’ll own the customer proposition, you will drive innovation of new products, influence the trading margin and mix – and support the wider Commercial Strategy in growing and managing our product base and business performance. It will be important for you to engage with the branch network and sales teams to deliver the category plan.

Every day is different at BSS, but here’s what you can expect:

• Review trading performance, identifying areas of concern / opportunity and taking appropriate action in line with the category role and intent

• Deliver category pricing and range reviews to optimise category performance

• Define the supply base strategy and management of supplier relationships, to maximise return

• Lead  the negotiation of key supplier trading agreements and oversee accurate input into the rebate management system

• Develop cross-functional and TP Group collaborative relationships across all brands

Do you have what it takes?

• Strong commercial experience gained in a plumbing and heating or merchanting environment either working in a commercial category management or sales / customer facing role, where you have been responsible for decision making under your own initiative. 

• The breadth of the role encompasses key supplier trading relationships, ranging and pricing decisions, and so requires someone with strong applied analytical skills using data to drive decisions, with the ability to shape and execute the commercial strategy. 

• You will have direct responsibility for forging strong and credible relationships with suppliers, so having a collaborative and engaging style is a must.

• Experience of working within a fast-paced and matrix’d group environment is preferred, as the role requires exceptional communication and influencing skills engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders both internally across the group and externally too.

What’s in it for you?

• Make your job a journey – with support to enrol onto development schemes, giving you the tools and knowledge you need to excel and progress.

• Competitive salary – with bonus earning potential too! We achieve together, so we earn together too.

• Enhanced pension scheme – prepare for your future by matching your pension contributions up to 10%. (Conditions apply)

• Group-wide discounts – 20% off at Toolstation, with wider savings across the group.

• Sociable hours – Protect your “me time” with sociable daytime hours (no evenings or weekends!).

• ShareSave – own our collective success by investing with our group shares.

• Online shopping discounts – treat yourself more often, thanks to discounts across a range of leading retailers… from everyday essentials, to airport parking and travel!

What about our culture?

Every day, we work together, giving our best to be the best. By sharing our knowledge we don’t just support our colleagues, we create an unrivalled customer experience that shows them that we really care.
We’re driven to remain a truly inclusive employer. Please let your recruiter know how we can help you to thrive as your authentic self. You be you, it makes us, us.

We reserve the right to cancel or close this vacancy without notice or reason, and prior to the expiry date.

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Job Title: Sales Assistant

Working Hours: Monday to Friday and alternate Saturday Mornings (8-12)

We are Travis Perkins.

Leading our industry for over two centuries, we’ve built our early foundations into a nationwide business that gives customers the products they need, with the smile they deserve. We’re proudly part of Travis Perkins plc., the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, providing unrivalled customer service from over 1,400 branches across the UK. 

What’s it like to be a Sales Assistant?

Every day is different at Travis Perkins, but here’s what you can expect:

• Strong customer relationships are key to our success, both in person and by phone. You’ll deliver the highest service standards, understanding and meeting your customers’ current and future needs before sending them on their way with a smile.
• We keep safety at the heart of everything we do. Maintaining high standards across our working environment keeps everybody safe and happy all day, every day.
• Working alongside our partnered businesses, our combined product range means there are always more materials, tools, or services to offer our customers. Understanding and promoting additional products will see you succeed.
• You’ll spend time outside in our Yard, helping to process orders, load and unload vehicles, and accurately book deliveries into our systems.

Do you have what it takes?

• Are you confident in your physical ability to process heavy and bulky stock throughout the Yard and Warehouse, within our health and safety guidelines?
• Do you provide a best-in-class sales experience through positive and purposeful interactions that leave a lasting impression?
• Can you self-motivate, multi-task and stay organised in adaptable, fast-paced environments?
• You don’t need to be an expert in building materials and tooling, we’ll support you to learn this on the job!
• Are you a team player who is comfortable to step outside of your role to support colleagues across the wider branch?

What’s in it for you?

• Make your job a journey – with support to enrol onto development schemes, giving you the tools and knowledge you need to excel and progress.
• Competitive salary – with bonus earning potential too! We achieve together, so we earn together too.
• Enhanced pension scheme – prepare for your future by matching your pension contributions up to 10%. (Conditions apply)
• Group-wide discounts – 20% off at Toolstation, with wider savings across the group.
• Sociable hours – Protect your “me time” with sociable daytime hours (no evenings!).
• ShareSave – own our collective success by investing with our group shares.
• Online shopping discounts – treat yourself more often, thanks to discounts across a range of leading retailers… from everyday essentials, to airport parking and travel!

What about our culture?

Every day, we work together, giving our best to be the best. By sharing our knowledge we don’t just support our colleagues, we create an unrivalled customer experience that shows them that we really care.

We’re driven to remain a truly inclusive employer. Please let your recruiter know how we can help you to thrive as your authentic self. You be you, it makes us, us.

We reserve the right to cancel or close this vacancy without notice or reason, and prior to the expiry date.